RenDelChi
Member Since: November 22, 2017Reviews
AVEENO® Eczema Care Daily Moisturizing Cream
I received this item for free, and am I ever glad to have had the chance to try it! Previously, I've used another brand's "Norwegian" formula for my occasional dry eczema flare ups, but I'm switching to Aveeno now. My old cream delivered the... +
I received this item for free, and am I ever glad to have had the chance to try it! Previously, I've used another brand's "Norwegian" formula for my occasional dry eczema flare ups, but I'm switching to Aveeno now. My old cream delivered the moisture relief I needed, but the Aveeno Eczema Care does just as well, AND absorbs quicker without leaving any bit of sticky/oily film. It's also doesn't have the off-putting sour natural scent some "unscented" eczema creams have. Win win win win! -
AVEENO® Restorative Skin Therapy Repairing Cream
I have dry, very slightly sensitive skin, especially in the winter. Though my skin is not prone to blemish, I've had a bad spot about 1cm away from the corner of my mouth, and every time I'd smile, laugh, or worst of all - YAWN - it would get... +
I have dry, very slightly sensitive skin, especially in the winter. Though my skin is not prone to blemish, I've had a bad spot about 1cm away from the corner of my mouth, and every time I'd smile, laugh, or worst of all - YAWN - it would get irritated because of how dry the surrounding skin is. Then I made things 10x worse by picking at it. The Aveeno restorative skin therapy could not have arrived at a more perfect time. It left a bit of a tacky film, and seemed to lock in other healing agents and moisturizers used underneath. I could yawn in the evening without worry, and the tacky film sort of kept me from touching/inspecting it nervously. I believe it gave the spot a real chance to heal. I used it three days and nights in a row, the spot finally had a turning point and is almost entirely gone. -
Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer
I received a sample of this from ChickAdvisor, and am very happy with the results after two weeks of daily use. My skin had no ill-reactions, and it acted as a very nice locking layer over my serum and moisturizer. In fact, in summer months I... +
I received a sample of this from ChickAdvisor, and am very happy with the results after two weeks of daily use. My skin had no ill-reactions, and it acted as a very nice locking layer over my serum and moisturizer. In fact, in summer months I might consider using it as my primary moisturizer. The scent is very pleasant and lemony (I was worried at first it might be irritating, but it was not at all), and though for me it took a few minutes to dry down, it did so with a silky smooth finish. It played perfectly with my BB Cream and Mattefyer, their applications went on smoother, but I couldn't see any dramatically added longevity. It didn't cover my nose pores as well as a "pro balm" product I own, but I honestly don't use said balm often anymore because it feels a bit unhygienic to spackle my pores shut. In contrast, the Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer felt light and fresh, living up to its name.
Final Verdict: I like it a lot, and will recommend it. I feels like a great winter primer because it seems to lock in my moisturizers underneath, and provides a silky surface for foundation application. Looking forward to seeing how it performs in hot summer months!
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Essence Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel
This is a great brow gel! I have lots of little blonde hairs, and using this makes my brows go from invisible "Overly Plucked in the 90's" to full-but-trim beauties! It's so hard to find a proper ashy brow product too, as most lean way too warm... +
This is a great brow gel! I have lots of little blonde hairs, and using this makes my brows go from invisible "Overly Plucked in the 90's" to full-but-trim beauties! It's so hard to find a proper ashy brow product too, as most lean way too warm for me, but this product is nice and subtle and leaves a non-crunchy finish! It does not add any volume however, unlike some of the more higher end brands, it only serves to tint and tame. -
Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Instant Nail Hardener
I always wear polish, and this is my go-to base coat - I never do my nails without it! SH's Diamond Strength Hardener keeps my nails from being stained by coloured polish, and also seems to prevent natural yellowing almost completely for me, so I... +
I always wear polish, and this is my go-to base coat - I never do my nails without it! SH's Diamond Strength Hardener keeps my nails from being stained by coloured polish, and also seems to prevent natural yellowing almost completely for me, so I can get away with clear polishes when I don't have time for a full manicure. I cannot comment fully on whether or not it strengthens the nail plate, but it definitely helps protect the nail from damage. -
China Glaze Nail Polish
China Glaze probably makes up the bulk of my nail polish collection of more than 100 bottles, and with good reason. They have a large permanent collection with interesting colors and finishes, are quick to dry and in my experience almost always... +
China Glaze probably makes up the bulk of my nail polish collection of more than 100 bottles, and with good reason. They have a large permanent collection with interesting colors and finishes, are quick to dry and in my experience almost always have great application viscosity. The brushes are what I would consider a perfect medium; they aren't tiny like Essie's, nor are they wide and "professionally tested" like OPI's. Try any of the "Glass Fleck" finish polishes, they are amazing! -
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara
I have medium-long eyelashes, but somewhat sparse and fairly light brown in places, so a "Holy Grail" mascara is one of my goals in life; and this one comes pretty darn close. On the first coat this mascara adds noticeable length, some volume... +
I have medium-long eyelashes, but somewhat sparse and fairly light brown in places, so a "Holy Grail" mascara is one of my goals in life; and this one comes pretty darn close. On the first coat this mascara adds noticeable length, some volume, holds a curl, and doesn't flake or run after 6hrs. A second coat applied with a light hand added more volume without giving a spidery appearance. This mascara is so waterproof that it can be a bit difficult to remove; I use micellar water and a bit of jojoba oil, and I still have to rub gently for quite a while. But it's worth it! -
Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
This top coat completely changed the nail polish game for me. I used to wake in the morning with the texture of my bedding on the surface of my nails, every time, even if I did them hours before sleeping. However, finishing with Seche Vite Top... +
This top coat completely changed the nail polish game for me. I used to wake in the morning with the texture of my bedding on the surface of my nails, every time, even if I did them hours before sleeping. However, finishing with Seche Vite Top Coat I get a glossy glass-hard finish in 5-10 minutes; even after just 2 minutes, they are safe to touch gently. I recommend pairing it with Seche Restore, so you can keep the top coat nice and thin to the very end of the bottle. -
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